Chapter 15 Summary

The Underdog Club has a funeral for Marley. Wayne, the newspaper reporter for the area, learns that Ike suspects Nick of plans of revenge, including the mysterious disappearance of Louise Loop's father. At the funeral, Shoola brings Ike a letter from Alice, asking him and Greer to meet her the next day to go out on Carmody's new boat. Shoola also offers Ike a new puppy. Ike misunderstands her offer and thinks she is offering herself. She gets very angry and expresses her wish to return home where she understands people.

Chapter 15 Analysis

The irony for the Underdog Club is also very interesting. The Underdog's role as security for Foxcorp is undermined by their inability to secure the town from the forces of nature. At the same time, their original social mission to serve and protect animals returns to the forefront. The dog cemetery is undamaged by...